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serene /sɚɹˈiːn/ not agitated; without losing self-possession curious /kjˈʊɹɹiəs/ beyond or deviating from the usual or expected gratitude /ɡɹˈæɾɪtˌuːd/ a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation resilient /ɹᵻsˈɪliənt/ recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like luminous /lˈuːmɪnəs/ softly bright or radiant wander /wˈɔndɚ/ move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment gentle /dʒˈɛntəl/ soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe courage /kˈɜːɹɪdʒ/ a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear wonder /wˈʌndɚ/ have a wish or desire to know something vivid /vˈɪvɪd/ evoking lifelike images within the mind graceful /ɡɹˈeɪsfəl/ characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution brave /bɹˈeɪv/ possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; - Herman Melville; -…